My family call him Wally! He suffered a stroke in 1970 and did little acting after that. - Fay McKenzie Get the best of Fox News' entertainment coverage, right in your inbox. - Carole Mathews The love you have 4 others. William Dieterle, the director, was very tall and imposing. Wonderful story from Jerry Mathers Mom, Marilyn. That was thatI never had a screen test or anything. This account has been disabled. Im a really big LITB fan!I grew up cherishing all of the episodes week after week and still over the years, all of the re-runs and, dvds. During the 1960s, he appeared in several community theater productions and had a few guest roles in television series like The Virginian, Mannix, Petticoat Junction, and Wagon Train.. Thanks for the warm memories Jerry. and guess who was there! He was a hard drinking, heavy cigarette smoking detective in this part, in the style of Mickey Spillane. There was a makeup man who wanted to make me, but generally I got along fine with everybody., Kathryn Adams is a published author, with several short stories appearing in various childrens magazines. . Right before playing his most famous role of the 1950s TV dad, Ward Cleaver on Leave It to Beaver, he played Jesse James in NBC's Tales of Wells Fargo. Thanks for sharing the story about Hugh Beaumont. He is most remembered for Ward Cleaver on Leave It To Beaver. I did return to pictures in '46, in PRC's 'Blonde for a Day', to play . For a while, he operated a Christmas tree farm. Leave to Beaver was a big part of my TV experience growing up (you and I are about the same age). - Marjorie Stapp - Beverly Washburn Asked about her writing, she reveals her works have appeared in POCKET and in FRIEND, a Mormon magazine. Star that that really stands out in GODS eyes. - Pamela Blake I was born in 1950. Amazing how many of the moral one-liners that we heard Ward use came out of my dads mouth too and he never watched the show as far as I can remember. Another favorite is when Beaver brings home apet monkey(Stanley) historical! except for the flashback to Wards funeral, in the rain. If the question ever arises in a serious way, of course, I would have to give up my acting.. The actor Hugh Beaumont became one of televisions the most famous fathers in Leave It to Beaver. But he also led a life that far surpassed his acting talents. Market data provided by Factset. Please be careful! That was my most oft repeated farewell line to Johnny Mack Brown. I have a very good life nowI sport a tiny hearing aid, have all my own teeth, and absolutely no face lifts with the exception of tiny pierces in my ears for those endlessly intriguing rings, which werent worn in westerns.. I have to agree, I dont think anyone else could have ever been Ward Cleaver. - Mara Corday https://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/hugh-beaumont-43916.php, 20th Century Film & Theater Personalities, 20th Century American Film & Theater Personalities. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. No money that I can earn as an actor can accomplish so much good that I would feel justified in violating my ideals to earn it," he said. The chemistry between the entire cast was so great. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. - Judy Clark Icons by David Ferreira - Anne Gwynne, Will "Sugarfoot" Hutchins I dont recall seeing him in the 70s? Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. He is remembered as the All-American suburban father 'Ward Cleaver' on the 1950 and 1960s popular television series "Leave It To Beaver". Makes me sad that future generations will probably not know the simpler times that we experienced during that time in our nation. You have lifted our spirits and brought joy into our lives each time we watch an episode! Even though the typical family is not quite that perfect , we all can apply a little special something to our familes today. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hugh_Beaumont#/media/File:Hugh_Beaumont_1956.JPG. Hugh Beaumont first started acting later in life as a way to supplement his income. Drag images here or select from your computer for Hugh Beaumont memorial. - Archives, Daily Comic Strips Films that achieved wide-release status after initial release; Opening Title Production company Cast and crew Genre A P R I L 4: Are We Done Yet? My mother's memories of Hugh Beaumont Published February 16, 2013 | By Jerry Mathers I wanted to be in a family as warm and kind as the Cleavers. Horses! - Jane Withers This is the story of a man who understood what was most important in life. - Ann Gillis He was a great actor. Charles Laughton took hours to be made up, and one time, Dieterle didnt get to start filming when the horoscope charts said he should, so he had to start all over, finding out the exact hour and day to shoot this and that! - Margaret O'Brien He was a great TV father and the show would have been much changed with anyone else in that pivotal role! I LOVE reading these stories. I am 58 years old and still enjoy watching leave it to beaver. OLIVIA DE HAVILLAND ONCE RECALLED INTRODUCING GRACE KELLY TO PRINCE RAINIER, Hugh Beaumont The difference in our ages didnt seem to matter. Loved knowing the rest of the story! Please tell more! He tied the knot with actress Kathryn Adams in April 1941 on Easter Sunday, Their partnership lasted 33 years until their separation in 1974. The car In this film is a 54 ChevyWallys car (6th season) was a 53 Chevy. - Ann Savage wow thank you for another great memory I really enjoyed it!! https://www.facebook.com/Friendsofthe Jerry, I also really enjoy reading your Memories blog. Prior to this phenomenon of TV they went frequently to a neighborhood theater to watch movies. My mom is still here too. Roger C. I just can,t imagine the show without Hugh Beaumont he was the perfect actor and father. - Peggy Stewart That was when family shows were family shows and people had talent! We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. Interview with leading lady Kathryn Adams. We watched Bev as a family and even though were 5 sisters we enjoyed the lessons too. Hugh lamented how bad things were for him as he had a wife and three children to support. Very nice touch, your moms memories along with Hughs pre-pilot episode for the eventual LITB series. So interesting! He was a hard drinking, heavy cigarette smoking detective in this part, in the style of Mickey Spillane. Marilyn, thank you for sharing your memories of Hugh Beaumont. - Anna Lee I had a very good childhood. I knew nothing about horsesI was told, Dont worry. - Marion Shilling I was at her wedding to (actor/writer) Charles Lang. What wonderful memories. He was also licensed to preach by the Methodist church. - Virginia Vale Happy Birthday to your Mom and May God Bless You! - Archives, The Stuntmen - Neil Summers - Debra Paget LITB was on about the same time my parents and I would go grocery shopping so they moved the shopping trip back to accommodate my favorite show. Im a true fan of Leave it to Beaver watch it almost every morning on MeTVthis kind of show stands alone of what American boyhood should be.i never knew my fatherwould have been proud to have Ward Cleaver as a role father.thanks for the show. He was famous for being a TV Actor. He felt uneasy about doing this pictureit was not his style, but he was fine, and a really nice person. The weird part was watching you as a young boy (like in LITB) and then projected into the future, supposedly, as a young husband and father we all expect to see you as you actually were/are, instead of the bogus actor who you did NOT turn out to resemble!! The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Foundation Presents. Everybody in the picture business was so warm and hospitable. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. - Eilene Janssen My Husband was Stationed in Charleston, SC! - Archives, Heavies and Characters What a wonderful, sweet story! During this time, he also featured in one of the early episodes of CBSs series My Friend Flicka. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? Eugene Hugh Beaumont was born on February 16, 1909, in Eudora, Kansas, USA, to Edward H. Beaumont and Ethel Adaline Whitney. He found out the contest was rigged and signed me for the second lead in Fifth Avenue Girl with Ginger Rogers! She did jumps and everything!, In Rawhide Rangers, Nell sings and Kathryn plays the piano. thanks to you both! Im 57 & my 2 girls (in their 30s) said that one day I will have a tombstone that says, here lyea a woman who loved Leave it to Beaver so much! and RIP Hugh Beaumont. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. Marilyn, thank you for sharing your memories of Hugh Beaumont. G-Men of the Air. - Jacqueline White Make sure that the file is a photo. - Virginia Carroll At the time of his death, the New York Times reported he suffered a heart attack while in Germany where he was visiting his eldest son, who was teaching psychology. Some will. Guess living in CA was the pay-off for it all!! The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. Your son played a significant roll in my life as a child growing up, and Ward was a wonderful father figure for all of us baby boomers. I love seeing the scenery, and all,of the lovely people. God is good and he cares about all the details of our lives. Beaumont began his career in show business by perfoming in theatres, nightclubs, and on the radio in 1931. - Jane Wyatt - Frances Dee That was fascinating!, Sky Raiders co-director Ray Taylor (with Ford Beebe) was a director from Perham, MN. And for being able to read your moms blog. Born Eugene Hugh Beaumont in Lawrence, Kansas, he began his career in show business by performing in theaters, night clubs, and on the radio in 1931. Add to your scrapbook. You can always change this later in your Account settings. So bizarre. Discussion in 'Visual Arts' started by AKA, Jul 18, 2021. I agree with Larry, TV isnt what it used to be, no imagination anymore so go back to the basics. We Minnesotans stood together (Laughs). I dont think anyone could of played Ward Cleaver better than Hugh Beaumont. - Jane Adams I am so glad this show is still available to watch and until Im through with E39 of season 6, Im watching nothing else . "Hugh Beaumont was really interesting because what he really was was a Methodist minister," Mathers says. No, I did not get to see Jerry, but what a time I had sitting for hours on end in hopes of getting to meet my hero. She was one of the exceptions! - Virginia Grey Thank you for sharing your story about such a pleasant man. ", That night, when Jerry was saying his bedtime prayers, he ended with, "Please God make the actor I worked with today my father in the new series.". Hugh Beaumont - Man of Hope and Humility Dave Sundstrom 255K views 3 years ago Leave it to Beaver/Still the Beaver cast on Family Feud 1983 vs Petticoat Junction Scott Hettrick 210K views 4. The funniest was falling into the soup bowl.kids, whatta ya gonna do? The characters on the show reminded me and my friends of people we actually knew. Jerry Thanks so much for all your hard work over the years! Kathryn went on to live many years after and passed away at the age of 96 in an assisted living facility in Mankato, Minnesota on October 14, 2016. RKO didnt use me properly; I could sing, but they never let me sing in a picture. I must tell my brother and sister this. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. I was attending a small college in the Twin Cities, and my drama teacher said to go on and see what its like. He later attended the University of Southern California, and graduated with a Master of Theology degree in 1946. He attended the University of Chattanooga in Tennessee, but left when his position on the football team was changed. God Bless u, and ur Family. One of my very best friends is Marge Raitt, who is married to singer John Raitt. Thats how, the wonder of it all struck me when I saw that a small, commercial film Jerry. I had a teacher like Miss Landers. I never missed Leave it to Beaver when it was on. In 1955, he starred in the war film Hell's Horizon alongside Marla English and John Ireland. - Jane Greer Thank you Jerry for sharing such wonderful stories and memories. Ironic! He was also an ordained Methodist minister. Failed to report flower. Beaumont died of a heart attack in 1982 while visiting his son, a psychologist serving in Munich, West Germany. You should feel so happy in life. AmoMama creates engaging, meaningful content for women. I record the show and anytime I want to be transported back to the carefree days of my childhood I watch an episode. Thanks for your help! I absolutely thought Hugh was the best TV dad. He attended the University of Chattanooga in Tennessee, but left when his position on the football team was changed. - Rebel Randall Stephanie Nolasco covers entertainment at Foxnews.com. Here's a brief inspirational look into the life of Hugh Beaumont, the actor who played Ward Cleaver on the classic TV show, "Leave It To Beaver". 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. TELEVISION ACADEMY and ACADEMY OF TELEVISION ARTS & SCIENCES are registered trademarks of ATAS. Thanks for sharing your memories. Well, it was not easy to gallop! He taught Wally and the Beaver honesty, ethics, morals and right from wrong. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. I didnt think the reunion movie was very good. He later attended University of Southern California and graduated from there with a Master of Theology . Sincerely Pamela Arnone Learn more about merges. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. Love you lots! I just love the LITB show! No one goes digging for tv shows..I think this could solve the worlds problems if wed just start showing these shows again. I Can still hear my neighbor Laughing! Just get on the horse. Jerry was my hero. Really stand out . Movies: Molly Cures A Cowboy (40 RKO short)Ray Whitley; Bury Me Not On the Lone Prairie (41 Universal)Johnny Mack Brown; Rawhide Rangers (41 Universal)Johnny Mack Brown; Arizona Cyclone (41 Universal)Johnny Mack Brown. Legal Statement. on his death anniversary. Wish this would be placed again in the 8:00 hour for all the kids these days to see. In the early 1980s, a rock band from Texas formed The Hugh Beaumont Experience using his name. I was aghast! The series was based on the crime cases of a fictional detective named Captain John Braddock. The world could use more shows like it. ), When I moved back to Minnesota, I continued as a psychologist. I love that story. Working actors were devastated as there just wasn't any work to be had. ). Hugh Beaumont was born on the 16th of February, 1909. All rights reserved. Eugene Hugh Beaumont (February 16, 1909 - May 14, 1982) was an American actor and television director. Hugh Beaumont and Kathryn Adams - Dating, Gossip, News, Photos list. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Anyway, thank you for the nice article and the many happy memories. Glad to see your prayer was answered, and that Hugh was selected to play the part of your father on Leave it to Beaver. On April 13, 1941, Easter Sunday, Hugh Beaumont married actress Kathryn Adams. - Kay Linaker As a result, I didnt appreciate it at the time. - Dorothy Green I am busier than I have ever been, but I am not too busy each morning to watch the show on Me TV. Born in Eudora, Kansas, to a travelling salesman, he frequently moved with his family due to his fathers profession. Everyone can participate. Legal Statement. I told them we had no place to live right now and they said, Well find you a place. That sort of thing! Failed to delete memorial. Well, as providence would have it, I had something very interesting to tell him. - Betty Jane Rhodes I wonder if kids 100 years from now will be watching the show, if not it will be their loss. I purchased copies of the Leave It To Beaver series for my young grandchildren and they really love them. His zodiac sign is Aquarius. A lovely story, and a what a blessing to see the power of prayer. - Gail Davis - Beth Marion Much love from Salt Lake City. - Faith Domergue Share this memorial using social media sites or email. Last summer we had a Fabulous 50s party here in Fresno, Ca. - Phyllis Coates Thanks for the memories and wonderful laughs youve given generations and thanks to your Mom for pushing Hugh to audition for the role! God bless. - Mala Powers After "Leave It To Beaver" which ran from October 4, 1957 to September 12, 1963, he appeared in a scattering of series episodes including "Mannix", "The Virginian" and "Petticoat Junction". Why? Hugh Beaumont (Ward Cleaver) was the patient father we all wished for and I had forgotten his name. But God answered that prayer. - Page 1 (1910-1949) They thought it would be great publicity! There was nothing but the seat to hang ontoI thought I would jiggle down. A scout was sent to Minnesota, but nobody would enter. During his later years, Beaumont lived in Minnesota. Jerry so many people love you bring so many beautiful memories I cant - Lyn Wilde - Irene Manning He continued to act until he suffered a stroke in 1972 which left his face partially paralyzed. Hugh had a long and illustrious career and did many films and television series in addition to Leave it to Beaver. During the day, as there were break times in the filming, I became acquainted with the actor, Hugh Beaumont, who was playing the role of Jerry's father. On May 14, 1982, the actor died of heart attack while he was in Munich (then West Germany) where his son, a psychologist, was working. While there, Hugh sadly suffered a heart attack and died at the age of 72. Tony Dowe! - Kristine Miller What a great story.I was and still am a big fan of Leave it to BeaverJerry and I are the same ageWell Im a day olderAs I look at the show now I realize that the casting was perfectExcept I always wondered why Wally and the Beavs ears were differentFunny what kids notice and think about.I remember reading somewhere that Hugh Beaumont wasnt in the new Still the Beaver series because he had passed away shortly before it was filmedThat made me sadHugh Beaumont was the perfect father for Wally and the Beaver.Those were wonderful and innocent times..Too bad it isnt like that nowThanks for the sweet memories.. What a great story so glad you and your Mom shared that. According to the outlet, the Kansas native originally studied theology before he went on to pursue a Hollywood career. Oh, thank you so much for this wonderful story. To this day, me and my friends still talk about your TVshow and were still laughing. I DVR Leave it to Beaver and watch a show a day. Today, Kristan said her fathers words of advice still guide her. I was horrified! Hughs acting career got off to a slow start by performing in nightclubs, theaters, and on the radio during the rest of the 1930s. I dont even think dad cared if he caught anything or night, she chuckled. Jerry, I love your work. - Roberta Gale When watching the beginning of Sky Raiders recently, I decided I wasnt as unprofessional as I remembered! Eugene Hugh Beaumont was born on February 16, 1909, in Eudora, Kansas, USA, to Edward H. Beaumont and Ethel Adaline Whitney. He played football while at the University of Chattanooga and later . Munich (Mnchen), Stadtkreis Mnchen, Bavaria (Bayern), Germany. Hugh Beaumont was a veteran of the small screen when he was cast in the role of the family patriarch as Ward Cleaver. Hugh and Barbara were perfect as your parents and Tony as your brother. Sadly, he passed away in 1982 at the age of 73. 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